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Mount Martha has an estimated 20,161 residents, up from 19,846 at the 2021 Census — a change of 315 people, or 1.6%. 102 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 667 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to investigations of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh street addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Mount Martha has a residency count estimated at 20,161 by May 2026. This represents an addition of 315 residents (1.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 19,846 individuals. This shift is derived from the resident population of 20,161, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) and a further 102 verified new addresses since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 667 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial personal space and capacity for prospective expansion.
The 1.6% rise since the census puts the suburb of Mount Martha within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 region (2.0%), showing healthy local growth characteristics. Population expansion was predominantly fueled by incoming overseas residents, who acted as the sole source of population increases in recent times. AreaSearch employs projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as a base. For SA2 zones lacking this coverage, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government regional and LGA projections from 2023, modifying them with a weighted aggregation technique to translate LGA population growth to SA2 dimensions. The growth patterns by age from these aggregations are also projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, the suburb of Mount Martha is projected to experience population growth above the national median, with expectations to grow by 3,084 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 15.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
339 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Martha over the past five years, an average of 67 a year. That is 3.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 69 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 72% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 49, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch for local areas, the suburb of Mount Martha has averaged approximately 67 residential approvals annually, leading to an estimated 339 dwellings over the prior 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 45 approvals have been logged. Because construction added only 0.3 new residents per dwelling annually over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming housing volume is keeping pace with or outstripping local demand, providing plentiful options for purchasers and establishing capacity for growth beyond current projections.
Meanwhile, newly built properties carry an average construction value of $1,722,000, showing that developers are focused on the upscale market with high-end designs. Furthermore, commercial approvals worth $10.1 million have been logged this financial year, showing ongoing commercial spending. Compared with Greater Melbourne, building approvals per resident in the suburb of Mount Martha run at approximately 65% of the rate, positioning it in the 50th percentile among all locations analyzed across the country. This sits below the national benchmark, reflecting the established state of the local area and pointing to prospective planning constraints. Upcoming construction consists of 72.0% separate houses and 28.0% multi-unit developments or townhouses, which maintains the low density character of the area through a focus on detached homes that appeal to buyers wanting space. Recording roughly 331 individuals per approved dwelling, the suburb of Mount Martha demonstrates the traits of a low-density neighborhood. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Mount Martha will add 3,084 citizens by 2041 (compared to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch). If building rates do not increase, housing supply could fall behind demographic growth, which will likely heighten competition among buyers and support price increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mount Martha
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Martha, worth an estimated $106 million. A further 48 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.76 billion. 11 are already under construction and 18 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, major construction works, and planning decisions have a significant effect on regional performance. In total, AreaSearch has identified 7 projects that are likely to influence the area. Principal developments include the Mount Martha North Foreshore Toilet Renewal, the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary Expansion, the Briars Class A Recycled Water Project, and the Mount Martha Village Parking and Footpath Upgrade on Watson Road, with the following details highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Briars Wildlife Sanctuary Expansion
Expansion of the Briars Wildlife Sanctuary in Mount Martha from 90 to 130 hectares, jointly funded by the Victorian Government Regional Tourism Investment Fund and Mornington Peninsula Shire at a 3:1 ratio. Key deliverables include 2.5km of additional predator-proof fencing, 7,000+ indigenous plant installations, an accessible 2.5km connecting trail network, boardwalk maintenance, interpretive and wayfinding signage, and a main access road upgrade. The project also supports the Ark Program for reintroduction of locally endangered and extinct species, including the Mount Martha Bundy tree and southern brown bandicoots.A heritage homestead restoration (separately funded at $950,000) is also underway, with reopening to the public anticipated in 2026. Future sanctuary phases will include Wildlife Wonders and Sanctuary Dreaming overnight Indigenous-led experiences.
Mount Martha North Foreshore Toilet Renewal
Renewal of toilet facilities including accessible car parking, paving, picnic facilities, and landscaping to meet community needs sustainably at Mount Martha North Foreshore.
Briars Class A Recycled Water Project
Capital works project to supply Class A recycled water to The Briars conservation park at Mount Martha, reducing reliance on potable water for land pastures and irrigation. South East Water will supply and maintain pipeline infrastructure connecting to storage tanks at The Briars under a commercial agreement with Mornington Peninsula Shire. Stage one delivers the pipeline from the Mt Martha Water Recycling Plant to support the Green Dreaming regenerative agriculture and horticultural demonstration project, wildlife sanctuary expansion, and a vineyard test site.Stage two extends the pipeline across Nepean Highway to irrigate Mace Oval, Ferrero Oval, Citation Oval, and the Shire Cemetery. Total pipeline capacity is 200 megalitres per year. The project has been placed on hold pending completion of a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) following the discovery of culturally significant artefacts near the site.
Mount Martha Village Parking and Footpath Upgrade, Watson Road
Upgrade of the Mount Martha village area including improvements to parking facilities and footpath renewal along Watson Road to enhance community access, pedestrian safety, and village amenity.
Forest Drive and Nepean Highway Intersection Upgrade
Intersection upgrade including installation of new traffic lights, widened lanes, pedestrian crossings, bike lane improvements with green surfacing, upgraded bus stops with new shelters and platforms, vehicle pick-up and drop-off area, flashing advance warning signs, safety barriers, and landscaping works. The project addresses safety concerns following 10 crashes in 10 years including one fatality.
Saltwater Estate
Boutique residential development featuring 47 homes with 2, 3 and 4 bedroom designs, communal BBQ area, ample parking, and pedestrian access. Includes turn-key inclusions package with stainless steel appliances, Caesar stone benchtops, split system air conditioning, and quality landscaping in a premium Mount Martha location.
La Mer Martha Cove Estate
Premium waterfront townhouse development featuring 57 luxury residences in the master-planned Martha Cove community. Double and triple-level townhouses with 3-4 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, and double garage. Located within a unique 94-hectare waterfront estate with marina, retail precinct, and direct access to Port Phillip Bay.
Civic Reserve Recreation Centre Stadium Roof and Cladding Renewal
Renewal of the David Collings Stadium roof and external cladding at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre to improve the durability, weather protection and long-term operation of the indoor multi-sport venue. The works were completed in 2026 and the stadium has reopened to users including Mornington Youth Club Gymnastics, Mornington Peninsula Table Tennis Association and Mornington Tennis Club.
10,395 residents of Mount Martha are employed, from a labour force of 10,565. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 62.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,461, about 82% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Mount Martha possesses a highly educated labor force with a strong showing in essential services, an unemployment level of only 1.6%, and consistent job numbers over the prior year, according to AreaSearch regional figures. In March 2026, 10,395 local citizens were employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 3.2% lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%. However, participation in the labor force is much lower, at 62.2% compared to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne. Census records show that a high proportion of residents worked from home, at 31.1%, though this may be affected by pandemic-era lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The suburb of Mount Martha shows a distinct concentration of workers in construction, matching a share that is 1.4 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing is underrepresented at 2.1% compared to the regional baseline of 5.2%. This mostly residential community seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the number of employed residents to the local working population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from the region, the last 12 months saw job numbers rise by 0.3% while the labor force expanded by 0.4%, which kept the jobless rate steady. This differs from Greater Melbourne, which saw a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in the suburb of Mount Martha. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce makeup to project local trends. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these sectoral projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for the suburb of Mount Martha would rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population growth projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mount Martha is $2,097 a week (about $109,000 a year), with median personal income at $846 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,074 a year against an average of $82,981. The average runs 56% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Mount Martha earn a median income of $53,074 and an average of $82,981. This places the area among the highest earning zones in the nation, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Adjusting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, the current figures are estimated at roughly $58,180 for the median and $90,964 for the average as of March 2026.
Data from the 2021 Census shows that family, household, and individual earnings in the suburb of Mount Martha sit near the 65th percentile across Australia. Weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 are the most common, accounting for 29.7% of residents (5,987 people), which is close to the metropolitan distribution of 32.8%. High earners are common, with 32.4% receiving more than $3,000 each week, showing significant household spending capacity. After meeting mortgage and rent costs, households keep 86.7% of their income, showing strong financial reserves, and the local SEIFA index for income places the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Martha had 7,022 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $496 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the suburb of Mount Martha at the time of the last Census consisted of 84.3% separate houses and 15.7% alternative housing options like semi-detached units, apartments, or other structures, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative types in Greater Melbourne. Home ownership was notably higher than the metropolitan average at 43.9%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (43.5%) or occupied by tenants (12.5%). The median mortgage payment in the area was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent stood at $496, compared to metropolitan figures of $2,000 and $390 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Mount Martha are well above the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also much higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Martha counted 7,022 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 78.2%, which is made up of couples with children at 37.5%, couples without children at 31.1%, and single parent households at 9.1%. The remaining 21.8% consists of non-family households, with single-person households at 20.8% and group living situations representing 1.0%. The median household size is 2.7 individuals, which is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.3% of adults in Mount Martha hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 21.8% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,189 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,089 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels in the suburb of Mount Martha sit below metropolitan averages, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 37.0% across Greater Melbourne. This difference highlights scope for further educational and professional skills growth. Bachelor qualifications are the most common at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 36.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (21.8%). Enrolment in education is high, with 29.9% of local residents undertaking formal studies.
Within this group, 10.9% are in primary school, 9.7% are in secondary school, and 3.9% are attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mount Martha reaches 78 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 810 services a week. The typical home sits about 340 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis shows 78 active transit stops in the suburb of Mount Martha, which consist of bus services. These stops are connected by 4 separate routes, which combine to support 805 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 341 meters from their closest stop. Because the suburb of Mount Martha is predominantly residential, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 95% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars, which is higher than the regional average.
A high proportion of residents, 31.1%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions. Bus services run at an average frequency of 115 trips per day across all routes, which is equal to approximately 10 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.7% of residents in Mount Martha report no long-term health condition. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive outcomes across the suburb of Mount Martha based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and illness rates. The incidence of common health issues is low among the general public and matches national averages for older, higher-risk groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 60% of the population (12,005 people) covered, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent medical issues reported locally were arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.1% and 7.7% of residents. Meanwhile, 67.7% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents under 65 show better health outcomes than average. The suburb of Mount Martha has 27.6% of its population aged 65 and over (5,564 people), which exceeds the Greater Melbourne average of 15.0%. Health status among older residents is above average, though it ranks lower nationally than the health status of the local younger population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Martha is largely Australian-born, at 79.1% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (25.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Mount Martha shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 79.1% of residents born in Australia, 91.2% holding citizenship, and 94.9% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 47.1% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of the community compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (the birthplaces of parents), the three most common heritages in the suburb of Mount Martha are English at 34.1% of the population (substantially higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian at 25.8% (well above the regional baseline of 18.4%), and Irish at 9.7%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 9.5% (compared to 5.6% regionally), Dutch at 1.9% (compared to 1.2%), and Welsh at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Martha is 47, older than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 18.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Mount Martha is 47 years, which is much higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 11.3% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 5.1%. This concentration of 75 - 84 year olds is well above the national figure of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 8.4% to 11.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.4% to 13.7%.
Conversely, the 35 to 44 age group fell from 11.3% to 9.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 14.6% to 12.9%. Projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Mount Martha will shift significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow the fastest, rising by 50% or 1,132 people to reach 3,411. Older residents (65+) will account for 76% of total population growth, highlighting the aging trend. Meanwhile, population drops are expected in the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Martha
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 102 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (19,846 at the 2021 Census → 20,161 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21803). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.